Robotech Cyclone debut at DragonCon 2007

[TK-326]

Here is the first batch of pictures of the Cyclone costume at its debut at DragonCon.

http://www.chrislee.tv/costuming/anime/cyclone/cyclone_dragoncon2007_set1/index.html

I won Best Novice in the Masquerade costume contest - there were 60 entries and what looked like about 3000 people in the audience.

Kari Byron and Grant Imahara from Mythbusters were the emcees... and I was exhausted by the time it was over so that's why I look goofy in some of the pics...



If you're interested, the project page for the costume on my site is:

http://www.chrislee.tv/costuming/anime/cyclone/

 

[Terrell78]

Thats an amazing rig you have there. Congrats on the win.

 

[Clutch]

congrats Chris! your handlers were a hoot!

 

[ShackMan]

Excellent work, and congrats!

Can't wait to see your work on the final helmet (if you still plan to do it).


ATM
ShackMan

 

[clonesix]

Magnificent piece of work! Congratulations on finishing that so quickly.

How was it walking around with it?

 

[darthgoat]

That is very impressive! I missed it on the con-floor!

 

[Geniepants]

I saw you on the con floor after the Masquerade, and it looked GREAT!

 

[Tambo Fett]

Way to go Chris. now get to work on that Raptor.

 

[Ghadrack]

Really awesome. That is probably the best mecha-costume work I have ever seen, period. Great job on a cool subject.

 

[The Senator]

AWESOME! I wish I could have seen the whole thing in person... Oh! And congrats on the win! You definitely deserved it.

 

[dwrd]

Amazing. So when will Starscream be done...

 

[OldKen]

Very cool Chris! Man Im kicking myself for not making it!

 

[The Manlet]

eek

 

[womo68]

wow dude!

awesome!



womo

 

[TK-326]

Amazing. So when will Starscream be done...

Heh.

I'll start on Starscream after:

We get the Rebel pilot helmets pulled.
I get the router table done.
I get all the new accessories for R2 installed.
I get started on the Falcon computer console.
I get my basement cleaned out to make room for the above projects.
We finish the desert skiff for the holiday parades.
I get the foundation footings poured for the 1:1 Falcon.

 

[OldKen]

One word...

Falcon.

:cool

 

[CGClone]

Chris, pm me about your helmet.

 

[Ripcode]

Dang!! That is freaking sweet! :eek

How much does that costume weigh in at?? :confused

 

[TK-326]

Dang!! That is freaking sweet! :eek

How much does that costume weigh in at?? :confused

Thanks.

Not sure yet but probably 50 or 60 pounds.

 

[ShackMan]

Chris,

So you're saying you'll start that project about the same time I FINALLY make progress on my R2 ...

Congrats on an awesome suit (and the R2's great as well).


ATM
ShackMan

Heh.

I'll start on Starscream after:

We get the Rebel pilot helmets pulled.
I get the router table done.
I get all the new accessories for R2 installed.
I get started on the Falcon computer console.
I get my basement cleaned out to make room for the above projects.
We finish the desert skiff for the holiday parades.
I get the foundation footings poured for the 1:1 Falcon.